By Simeon OSAJIE
Residents of Agbor, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, have reportedly been thrown into distress following an explosion involving two tankers, which allegedly triggered a devastating fire that spread to nearby vehicles and residential buildings.
According to an eyewitness who spoke to The9jaTREND correspondent, approximately 30 vehicles were burnt in the incident, while nearby houses remained engulfed in flames at the time of filing in this report.
The eyewitness further disclosed that two fire service teams responded to the emergency and made efforts to contain the inferno. However, their intervention reportedly failed to bring the fire under control, as the flames continued to spread to surrounding properties.
The extent of damage to buildings and other property was still being assessed at the time of the report.
The cause of the explosion, the number of casualties, and the total value of property destroyed have yet to be independently confirmed.
The incident highlights the urgent need for coordinated emergency response efforts to prevent further destruction and protect residents in the affected area.
More details later……